FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE. IN MEMORIAM.

Otago Witness, Issue 3942, 1 October 1929, Page 45

FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE. IN MEMORIAM.

HASTIE.—In loving memory of Private William Hastie, Bth Battalion, Black Watch Highlanders, killed in action at Loos, September 25, 1915. HICKEY.— In sad and loving memory of Edmond, third son of Edmond and Mary Hickey. Dunrobin, killed in the Somme battle, September 28, 1916. R.I.P. —Inserted by his loving parents, brothers, and sisters. MONRO.—In affectionate remembrance of our beloved son and brother. No. 53237, William Donald Murwo (Bill), Bth Southland Company, 2nd Battalion, Otago Regiment, N.Z.E.F., killed in action at “ Welshridge ” on September 29, 1918, and buried in “ Fifteen Ravine British Cemetery,” VilliersPlouich, France; aged 21 years and 8 months. We mourn the absent voice and face, That made home doubly dear ; But memory fills the vacant place And keeps him ever near. —Mr and Mrs D. Munro and family, Reynoldstown, Port Chalmers. MUNRO. —In loving memory of Private W’illiam Donald Munro (Bill), killed in action in France, September 29, 1918; aged 21 years. “ Fondly remembered."—lnserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, C. and J. MacLeod, Port Chalmers. PORTER.—In loving memory of oiir dear son. David, who was killed in France on September 27. 1916. “ Ever remembered.” —lnserted by his loving parents, brothers, and sisters. REA.—In loving remembrance of Wharton Brooke Rea, 2nd Reinforcements, Otago Infantry, who was reported missing “ Somewhere on Gallipoli.” September 27, 1915. “ Greater love hath no man. than that a man should lay down his life for his friends.” —lnserted by his mother. TILSON.—In loving memory of Corporal Henry Tilson (M.M.), killed in action in France, September 29, 1918. “To memory dear."—lnserted by his loving sisters and brother.